Wild Heart Girl

Flying Venus

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 1, 2003)
• Original Release Date: September 22, 2003
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Floating Island Records
• ASIN: B0000E0YH1
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,126,936 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

About the Artist
JEAN MAZZEI - singer, songwriter, guitar, instigator

Jean Mazzei writes what she knows. Her songs burn with sharp truth, and her hooky melodies and quirky lyrics relentlessly address the realities of lost and found love, figuring out how to fit into a world that makes no sense, and the freedom and perspective that comes with growing older. "I love how you tell it like it is! It’s as if you were inside my head!" says Dani Marcus, San Francisco resident and fan.

Jean Mazzei and her band, Flying Venus, have appeared throughout the greater Bay Area, sharing bills with heavy hitters Bonnie Hayes and the Super Bonbons in her "Girlz Who Rock" series, as well as up and coming superstars, Kenon Chen, Liz Pisco and others. A stickler when it comes to musical quality and programming, she often books the entire evening, showcasing high quality local bands, making for a diverse, yet cohesive night of great, well-executed original music. "It’s about the whole experience. If someone is going to come out and pay money to hear original music, they need to be glad they didn’t sit at home and watch TV for free." Jean Mazzei makes sure the audience gets more than they bargained for.

Flying Venus is what "attitude pop" is all about. It's a sound reminiscent of the Pretenders, Blondie, the GoGos, B52s and Peter, Paul and Mary. Along with pop radio, her deepest influences were in folk, classical music, jazz and musical theater. Later, she got turned on to the Rolling Stones, Neil Young, and Joni Mitchell. Today she is a fan of Aimee Mann, Liz Phair, Radiohead, TS Elliot and ee cummings. She also has a secret love of stadium rock and cheesy mystery best sellers, but that’s another story.

JOHN MAZZEI - keys, arrangements, production

John Mazzei started as a vocalist when his rendition of "O Holy Night" brought down the house. Then his voice changed and he discovered the piano. From there he started playing in bands at age 12, and proceeded to attend the "Holiday Inn School of Music" where he toured with top 40 cover bands for decades. He is also an accomplished jazzman, and brings an extensive wealth of musical know-how to the table. His smokin’ solos which contain influences from rock legends, laced with Herbie Hancock, are distinctively John Mazzei. If that’s not enough, his studio skills as a producer/engineer/arranger come in extremely handy. An avid gear hound, he is constantly upgrading and improving their studio, Palace View Studios, so named because of it's view of a world famous venue, The Cow Palace, in San Francisco. John is married to the lead singer.

Product Description
Eat this up! Announcing the birth of Flying Venus' second child entitled "Wild Heart Girl." "Attitude pop" at it's finest, this is a sound where the Pretenders, the B52s, and Peter, Paul and Mary, all sit down to coffee and compete for who likes it the strongest. The songs range from defiant, in your face as in "I Wanna Be Bad" and "The Older You Get" to more artsy in "Follow You" to uplifting pop as in "Shopping Cart" and "Heaven on Earth." "Life is buffet," says Jean Mazzei, singer, songwriter, instigator. "That’s why I put all the flavors of what I might feel in any given day on my album. Personally, I don’t want to miss a bite."

This diverse collection of songs has catchy hooks that will get you singing, great grooves ranging that will get you dancing and "I know exactly what you mean" lyrics that will make you feel like you and Jean have been best buds from kindergarten. Mazzei’s music tempts the palate of anyone who has loved the wrong person and knew it... made up her mind, then changed it... wanted it all, but gave it away... Followers of Flying Venus call Jean's music catchy, empowering, meaty... Some may call it genius... and others will say it's because "she’s a g-g-g-g-girl…"

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Talent in the 21st Century, March 17, 2004

By A Customer

Wild Heart Girl....a CD that spells talent. Another great CD from Flying Venus is "Pre-Banned." Check it out on their website. You will love it, I know I do!

5.0 out of 5 stars I am Flying....., March 10, 2004

By A Customer

I am flying with Flying Venus! The music speaks for itself: Creative, fun, powerful, vocal, magical, inspirational, and full of flavor!

5.0 out of 5 stars Flying Venus=A whole new dimension, March 10, 2004

By A Customer

Wild Heart Girl brings out a whole new dimension in the music industry! Jean Mazzei on vocals and John Mazzei on music get down and funky! The energy while listening to the CD is so positive. This CD is a 'pick me up,' even on down days or when I need some inspiration to see the good in the bad of every day life. Flying Venus is a whole new dimension. No more explaining...just buy it-you will love it!!